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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 59
Population19,209
Foreign Born2.5%
Population Density692people per mi²
Median Age34.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

69/100

31% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Durant, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$27k
Comfortable $30k$44k
Luxury $81k+$125k+
Elite (Top 5%) $104k+$161k+
Affordability Ratio

101%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
31
Positive
35
Poor
3
Negative
3

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

1.3mi

Gas

18 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

0.8mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

84.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Durant, OK

0.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping11Nearest 14.2 mi
Marina0Nearest 17.4 mi
Winery1Nearest 5.1 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$45k+0.4%
40% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$297k
55% below US avg
College Educated
28.4%
19% below US avg
WFH
5.8%
59% below US avg
Homeownership
44.6%
32% below US avg
Median Home
$156k
45% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
24.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−3.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+28.1%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents4% below state avg
Robbery
0.05 / 1k Residents85% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.23 / 1k Residents28% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−34.1%
Burglary
4.42 / 1k Residents21% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
15.07 / 1k Residents21% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.44 / 1k Residents26% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+28Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Durant, Oklahoma
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair9.0% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (180% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season255 days335 frost-free
Annual Rainfall48.5"
Elevation676 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
C
Weak87 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak692/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorTornado, Inland Flooding, Heat Wave, Cold Wave, Hail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 411 mi · coast 306 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$24.0M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:46:25.000Z

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